Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Anywhere's Better Than Here...

There will be many in today's world who'd much sooner be anyplace other than where they are but they won't have the freedom of choice this young traveling man has.
I'm thinking of those seeking political asylum and have ended up in grotesque refugee camps. The casualties of Iraq, Syria, Palestine and other war zones. The survivors of Cyclone Pam. The too many people on death row somewhere, or those incarcerated for crimes they are innocent of. Victims of family violence, political prisoners. Those behind bars for daring to speak their truths. They would give their all to be standing in this man's shoes and be able to go.
Anywhere...
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5 comments:

  1. Dizzy-DickMarch 25, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I am one of the lucky few, I really like where I am at, and of course I also enjoy doing a little traveling.

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  2. Andolphus GreyMarch 25, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    The freedom to go anywhere is an amazing thing, not to be taken for granted.

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  3. Suzy SmallprintMarch 25, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    How happy and grateful I am to be where I want to be.

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  4. Licorice AllsortMarch 25, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Yes, I agree. Freedom is a great privilege today. I'm really grateful that in New Zealand I am here (in Blenheim) today and can go anywhere (through the Molesworth) tomorrow.

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  5. Island Woman MJMarch 26, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    A very good reminder, Keith. Such good fortune that so many of us hold and live is too often forgotten in the world perspective.

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